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Subject: [OM] Re: [lens] Re: Dust...
From: "Tom Trottier" <tOM@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:08:39 -0500
Or use a scuba tank, cheaply refillable with clean air.

tOM

On Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 14:43,
Mark Dapoz <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> On Sun, 14 Mar 2004, Donald MacDonald wrote:
> 
> > Anyone using a compressor to blow air off their (OM-sourced) slides and 
> > negs?
> > 
> > I am considering a move to air tools for some other applications, and 
> > wonder what the parameters are, in terms of noise, output pressure and so 
> > on.
> 
> Yup, I use one all the time when cleaning up the OM's and other items.  I
> have a somewhat large compressor (60 gal, about 225L) in the garage and
> I've run a line from it into the house.  That keep the noise to an absolute
> minimum, but I do have problems running the compressor when it's below -20C
> outside (likely not a problem for you :-).  For precision work such as
> photographic applications you should double filter the air, once at the
> compressor and then once again at the tool.   I also use two regulators for
> convience, one in the garage and one in the house.  It goes without saying
> that you shouldn't use an automatic oiler if you plan on using the air for
> cleaning.  As for pressure, I usually use about 15-20psi, that's usually
> enough to remove dust without worrying too much about damaging things.
>                                       -mark
> 
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